press freedom

Somoy TV journalist beaten by lawyers inside Dhaka courtroom

Muktadir Rashid Romeo verbally abused, forced out of courtroom

‘No govt interference in media operations’

In response to concerns of the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh regarding overall media freedom and journalists’ safety, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing yesterday said there has been “no government interference” in media operations since it took office.

Media reform chief decries attacks on journalists

He also criticised the growing climate of fear and self-censorship in the media

Hasina regime silenced media

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday said steps must be taken to ensure that no one can directly interfere with the media in the future like it was done during the ousted Sheikh Hasina government.

Proper reforms will strengthen the media

The changes proposed by the Media Reform Commission will address journalist vulnerabilities.

The resurgence of political cartoons

How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.

You have crushed fascism, now strengthen democracy and press freedom

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

Fakhrul condemns attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star

I have fought for press freedom my entire life, he said

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists / A moment for self-reflection

Journalists today must be both defenders of truth and advocates for change within the profession and in the wider society.

September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025

Somoy TV journalist beaten by lawyers inside Dhaka courtroom

Muktadir Rashid Romeo verbally abused, forced out of courtroom

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

‘No govt interference in media operations’

In response to concerns of the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh regarding overall media freedom and journalists’ safety, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing yesterday said there has been “no government interference” in media operations since it took office.

May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025

Media reform chief decries attacks on journalists

He also criticised the growing climate of fear and self-censorship in the media

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

Hasina regime silenced media

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday said steps must be taken to ensure that no one can directly interfere with the media in the future like it was done during the ousted Sheikh Hasina government.

December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024

Proper reforms will strengthen the media

The changes proposed by the Media Reform Commission will address journalist vulnerabilities.

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

The resurgence of political cartoons

How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

You have crushed fascism, now strengthen democracy and press freedom

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

Fakhrul condemns attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star

I have fought for press freedom my entire life, he said

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

A moment for self-reflection

Journalists today must be both defenders of truth and advocates for change within the profession and in the wider society.

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

3 essential reads on Julian Assange’s impact on journalism

With news of his newfound freedom making headlines, many may struggle to recall the original charges against him and the debates he sparked on free speech and journalistic practices